CHOOSE YOUR ASTON MARTIN DB2

DB2 was launched in 1948 with a twin-cam 105bhp straight-six; chassis developed from the 2-Litre Sport’s. Initial saloon was followed by a drophead coupé in 1949. Optional Vantage engine from 1950 gave 120bhp (later 125bhp).

MKI DB2/4 had plus-two rear seats thanks to a higher roofline. Vantage engine was standard. 3.0-litre unit increased power to 140bhp in 1954.

MKII DB2/4 from 1955 had reprofiled rear wings, stronger rear axle. Notchback hardtop arrived.

2/4 model designation was dropped in 1957 with the new arrival named DB MKIII. Tadek Marek-redesigned 3.0 engine made 162bhp, or 202bhp in Vantage guise. Reshaped radiator grille was an elegant foretaste of DB4. Borgwarner automatic available from 1959.